Update XP?

[Greg Strong]

If you have a multi-boot PC with XP and download the files to local hard
disk, is it possible to automate the update with a batch file? TIA!

Regards,


Greg Strong

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Yes, in most cases the hotfix executables support command line switches, =
and you can run them in order in a batch file. =20

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D296861
How to Install Multiple Windows Updates or Hotfixes with Only One Reboot
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> Greg Strong

[Greg Strong]

On Sat, 3 Jan 2004 23:14:26 -0500, "Doug Knox MS-MVP" >
wrote:

>Yes, in most cases the hotfix executables support command line switches, and you can run them in order in a batch file.

Thanks for the info.

Regards,


Greg Strong